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040			_aAFVC
100			_aWilson, Peter _911779
245			_aWorking together : _bre-focusing public accountability to achieve better lives _cPeter Wilson and Julie Fry
260			_bNew Zealand Productivity Commission, _c2023
300			_aelectronic document (145 pages) ; PDF file
500			_aNZIER report to the New Zealand Productivity Commission, February 2023
520			_aIn reviewing the economics of accountability, the report looks at how the system of public accountability in Aotearoa New Zealand can contribute to increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the social assistance system, with a focus on addressing persistent disadvantage. NZIER finds that the term ‘accountability’ has many meanings and must be defined within the context within which it is being used. But accountability is always about a relationship between someone exercising power and those on whose behalf they are exercising that power. There are three main dimensions to accountability. The ‘democratic’ dimension puts into effect a ‘democratic chain of delegation’ from voters to parliament, Ministers, and then officials and those who deliver assistance and provide services. ‘Constitutional’ accountability promotes transparency, honesty, and ethical behaviour. A ‘learning’ dimension supports ongoing improvement at all levels. Accountability in Aotearoa New Zealand relies heavily on constitutional elements. As a consequence, there are simultaneously claims of an ‘accountability deficit’ on the democratic and learning dimensions and an ‘accountability overload’ on the constitutional accountability front. NZIER recommends a strengthened, more balanced approach that emphasises accountability methods that focus on learning and using the power of democratic accountability to achieve better results. Determining whether assistance is working requires listening to the people it is designed to help, learning from their experiences, and making adjustments as needed. (From the website). This report provides input to inform the Productivity Commission's thinking for the inquiry into A Fair Chance for All: Breaking the cycle of persistent disadvantage. Record #8091
610			_aNew Zealand Productivity Commission _94372
650			_aFUNDING _9263
650			_aGOVERNMENT POLICY _9275
650		0	_aORGANISATIONAL CHANGE _98792
650		4	_aORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS _9416
650			_aSOCIAL POLICY _9551
650		4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650		4	_aSUPPORT SERVICES _9591
650		0	_aTreaty of Waitangi _95862
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
700			_aFry, Julie _910738
856			_uhttps://www.productivity.govt.nz/assets/Documents/working-together-re-focussing-public-accountability-to-achieve-better-lives/NZIER-accountability-report-final.pdf _zDownload report, PDF
856			_uhttps://www.productivity.govt.nz/research/working-together-re-focussing-public-accountability-to-achieve-better-lives/ _zAccess the website
856			_uhttps://www.productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/a-fair-chance-for-all/ _yA fair chance for all inquiry webpage
942			_2ddc _cREPORT _hnews119